Midwifery Board Exam- Professional
Issues Questions & Answers 100%
Correct(graded A)
CNM definition - ANSWER-Licensed, independent healthcare provider who provides a
full range of primary healthcare services for women, from adolescence to beyond
menopause, to include gynecologic and family planning services; preconception care,
care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; care of the normal
newborn during the 1st 28 days of life; and treatment of male partners for STIs
CNM practice - ANSWER-As a primary healthcare provider, provides care that is
integrated and accessible to women and families
practice is autonomous or collaborative and EBP
Provides health promotion, disease prevention, counseling and education across the
lifespan
Diagnosises, treats, and manages common health problems
focuses on childbearing, NB car PP care, family planning and gynecological care
accepts accountability for care provided
of the various models of practice, private practice in a midwifery group provides the
most autonomy
Site of practices is in all places where women's health care is needed, including the
home
Hallmarks of Midwifery - ANSWER-Recognition of menarche, pregnancy, birth, and
menopause as normal physiologic and developmental processes
Advocacy of nonintervention in normal processes in the absence of complications
incorporation of scientific evidence into clinical practice
promotion of woman- and family centered care
Empowerment of women as partners in health care
, Facilitation of health family and interpersonal relationships
promotion of continuity of care
health promotion, dx prevention, and health education,
Promotion of a public healthcare perspective
care to vulnerable populations
advocacy for informed choice, shared decision making, and the right to self-
determination
Integration of culutural humility
incorporation of EB complementary and alternative therapies in education and practice
skillful communication guidance and counseling
therapeutic value of human presence
collaboration with other members of interprossional health team
CNM Certification Maintenance - ANSWER-1) complete 3 AMCB certificate
maintenance modules during the five -year certification cycle - one in each of the 3
areas of practice: AP and Primary care of the pregnant woman; IP, PP, and NB; Gyn
and Primary care for the well-woman; AND obtain 20 contact hours of ACNM of ACCME
Cat 1 approved continuing education hours; up to 10 contact hours can be earned for
precepting students from a ACME accredited program
2) Take the current AMCB certification exam no sooner than the 4th year of the current
5 year cycle and obtain 20 contact hours of ACNM or ACCME Cat 1 approved
continuing education units.
Primary health care ( IOM definition) - ANSWER-Provision of integrated, accessible
healthcare services by clinicians who are accountable for addressing a large majority of
person health care needs, developing sustained partnerships with patients and partings
within the context of family and community.
Issues r/t APRN ability to engage in full scope of practice as primary care providers
include - ANSWER-Nurse practice act regulations
Prescriptive authority statutes
Reimbursement policies
Health people 2020 goals - ANSWER-Attain high-quality, longer lives free of
preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death.
Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups.
Issues Questions & Answers 100%
Correct(graded A)
CNM definition - ANSWER-Licensed, independent healthcare provider who provides a
full range of primary healthcare services for women, from adolescence to beyond
menopause, to include gynecologic and family planning services; preconception care,
care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; care of the normal
newborn during the 1st 28 days of life; and treatment of male partners for STIs
CNM practice - ANSWER-As a primary healthcare provider, provides care that is
integrated and accessible to women and families
practice is autonomous or collaborative and EBP
Provides health promotion, disease prevention, counseling and education across the
lifespan
Diagnosises, treats, and manages common health problems
focuses on childbearing, NB car PP care, family planning and gynecological care
accepts accountability for care provided
of the various models of practice, private practice in a midwifery group provides the
most autonomy
Site of practices is in all places where women's health care is needed, including the
home
Hallmarks of Midwifery - ANSWER-Recognition of menarche, pregnancy, birth, and
menopause as normal physiologic and developmental processes
Advocacy of nonintervention in normal processes in the absence of complications
incorporation of scientific evidence into clinical practice
promotion of woman- and family centered care
Empowerment of women as partners in health care
, Facilitation of health family and interpersonal relationships
promotion of continuity of care
health promotion, dx prevention, and health education,
Promotion of a public healthcare perspective
care to vulnerable populations
advocacy for informed choice, shared decision making, and the right to self-
determination
Integration of culutural humility
incorporation of EB complementary and alternative therapies in education and practice
skillful communication guidance and counseling
therapeutic value of human presence
collaboration with other members of interprossional health team
CNM Certification Maintenance - ANSWER-1) complete 3 AMCB certificate
maintenance modules during the five -year certification cycle - one in each of the 3
areas of practice: AP and Primary care of the pregnant woman; IP, PP, and NB; Gyn
and Primary care for the well-woman; AND obtain 20 contact hours of ACNM of ACCME
Cat 1 approved continuing education hours; up to 10 contact hours can be earned for
precepting students from a ACME accredited program
2) Take the current AMCB certification exam no sooner than the 4th year of the current
5 year cycle and obtain 20 contact hours of ACNM or ACCME Cat 1 approved
continuing education units.
Primary health care ( IOM definition) - ANSWER-Provision of integrated, accessible
healthcare services by clinicians who are accountable for addressing a large majority of
person health care needs, developing sustained partnerships with patients and partings
within the context of family and community.
Issues r/t APRN ability to engage in full scope of practice as primary care providers
include - ANSWER-Nurse practice act regulations
Prescriptive authority statutes
Reimbursement policies
Health people 2020 goals - ANSWER-Attain high-quality, longer lives free of
preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death.
Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups.
